HarlequinvsWillamette
Harlequin and Willamette are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Harlequin
Alpha acid
9–12%
Beta acid
7–9%
Total oil
1–1.6 mL
UK
Willamette
Alpha acid
4–7.2%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
0.6–1.6 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Harlequin
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Willamette
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Harlequin
Passion fruitPeachPineapple
Only in Willamette
CitrusIncenseElderberryCaramelCurryFloral
Property
| Property | Harlequin | Willamette |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–12% | 4–7.2% |
| Beta acid | 7–9% | 3–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 27–31% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 1–1.6 mL | 0.6–1.6 mL |
| Myrcene | 59–61% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 4–6% | 20–27% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 7–8% |
| Farnesene | 9–11% | 5–6% |
| Origin | UK | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Styrian Golding